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Baku hosts International Conference on energy digitalization, industrial security, and procurement

Azerbaijan's President heads to Türkiye

Today, Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev will visit Ankara at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

China suspends soybean imports from three U.S. firms, halts lumber imports

China on Tuesday suspended soybean import qualifications from three U.S. exporters and halted imports of U.S. lumber, intensifying its retaliatory measures amid escalating trade tensions.

China imposes extra tariffs on U.S. farm exports and expands trade limits

In a retaliatory move against new U.S. tariffs, China’s Commerce Ministry announced Tuesday that it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on key U.S. agricultural products, while also expanding controls on business activities with major U.S. companies.

General Assembly on the Trans-Caspian Transport Route Held in Baku

The General Assembly of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) International Association was held today in Baku.

Cargo Transportation via the Middle Corridor Expected to Reach 4.2 Million Tons in 2025

In 2025, cargo transportation via the Middle Corridor is expected to reach 4.2 million tons. This was stated by the Secretary General of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) International Association, Gaidar Abdikerimov, during a press briefing in Baku.

Middle Corridor expands: new members join

The Middle Corridor continues to expand as new member companies join the route, following joint efforts by Türkiye, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan to develop the corridor.

Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan to build underwater fiber optic cable

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have signed an agreement to design and build the Trans-Caspian Fiber Optic Cable Line, which will connect the two countries as part of the Digital Silk Way project.

Turkistan granted special status to preserve cultural heritage

Saudi crown prince, Lebanese president hold official talks in Riyadh

Israel could resume fighting within 10 days if no agreement is reached

Negotiations for the continued release of hostages held in Gaza have stalled, with no progress reported in talks between Israel and Hamas. Sources indicate that if a deal is not reached within the next week, Israel may resume military actions in Gaza, potentially escalating the ongoing conflict.

Zelenskyy calls for security guarantees and accelerated diplomacy to end war

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in his evening address on Monday that Ukraine urgently needs security guarantees to achieve a "real and fair peace."

Tesla faces declining sales in Scandinavia amid shifts in brand perception

Tesla’s market performance in Scandinavia has experienced a notable downturn, with registration data from February showing a significant decline compared to the previous year.

Female suicide bomber kills one, injures four in southwestern Pakistan

Pakistani, Afghan security forces clash at closed main border crossing

Pakistani and Afghan security forces clashed on Monday at the recently shuttered main border crossing between the two countries, killing at least one combatant and injuring several, officials said.

OCHA warns of food crisis in Afghanistan, calls for urgent aid

President Ilham Aliyev received Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan received Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov today in a meeting that underscored the deepening bilateral relations between the two nations.

Kaja Kallas will chair the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, will chair the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting hosted this year by Turkmenistan, in Ashgabat, on 4 March.

Iran’s deputy president Javad Zarif resigns

Russia launched Soyuz-2.1b rocket with a military satellite

The Russian Aerospace Forces have successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1b rocket with a military satellite from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, the Defence Ministry said.